Formal Wear!
I was at work today, and a group of people were talking about the tapas that we serve, mainly about the hummus ravioli; ultimately the only reason they didn't order them, I think, is because you can buy ravioli in the supermarket for much less. At first I thought it was pretty silly, but then I thought along what I assume was their train of thought - which is that ravioli is ravioli and it's all more or less the same. In my mind I started to list all of the different things that I could think to stuff ravioli with, which ultimately led me to this dinners dessert which I had struggled with earlier and still could not figure out for the life of me. So a big thanks to the group of Indians that didn't understand what makes ravioli unique and delicious in so many different ways: creativity.
Yes, this is largely a dinner of meats - hopefully very delicious meats that we finally get to celebrate the passing of Lent with, albeit somewhat belatedly. I promise that the next one will be somewhat cheaper, but everyone was begging for the cheese dinner (yes,I know - I over exaggerate) and this was the logical follow up for Lent so I'm following through with it.
($18 per person)
- Shrimp Amuse
- Pineapple-Cilantro Vinaigrette, Papaya, Red Pepper-Avocado Salsa
- Domaine Sorin Rosé Côtes De Provence, 2009
- 3 Variations of Tenderloin
- Tartare, Carpaccio & Salad, Seared with Mushroom
- Morgon (Rhõne), 2008
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- Duck Breast
- Orange-Almond Mousse, Aigre Duex, Crispy Skin
- Vouvray Domaine de la Fontainerie, 2007
- Confit of Lamb Leg
- Garlic, Rosemary, Hard Polenta, Canellinni
- Nebbiolo Perbacco Vietti, 2006
- Winnimere, Jasper Hill Farm
- Raw Cow's Milk, Greensboro, Vt
- Willi Shchaefer Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett, 2007
- Strawberry-Ricotta Agnolloti
- Balsamic, Strawberry Sorbet
- Mignardises
- Candied Dried Pineapple, Butterscotch
- Bigarò Rosé Elio Perrone, 2009
